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Whiterocks

Utah · 221 residents · 2.354 sq mi
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Whiterocks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,944. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 120 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $90,800. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 56.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 238%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
221
−35%since 2000
from 341 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
94 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.2
+35%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
761482212933651990201020202024Whiterocks
2024117
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,944
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$9,454
+141%since 2000
from $3,920 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
56.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing24.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing18.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
+238%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
78.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+65%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.4%(100)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other86.9%(192)
Diversity Score20.6%(45)
Diversity Score
21
−30%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
18.2%
−55.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
40.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2013
from 42.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whiterocks, Utah?

Whiterocks, Utah has about 221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whiterocks, Utah?

The typical household in Whiterocks, Utah earns about $31,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whiterocks, Utah expensive?

In Whiterocks, Utah, the median home is worth about $90,800.

How educated are people in Whiterocks, Utah?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Whiterocks, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whiterocks, Utah?

About 56.1% of people in Whiterocks, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whiterocks, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Whiterocks, Utah has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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